The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-10-29

On motion of Rev. DR.. r. Eddy, the
report was considered paragraph by
paragraph.
The LIST, I'd and Sd paragraphs were
adopted without discussion disposed
of very rapidly. The 4th, that on the
increase of the ministry, gave rise to
quite an extended discussion involving
many profitable elements. Rev. j.
Smith Dodge, Of Connecticut, was the
speaker who precipitated the earnest
discussion which followed. He recon-
mended something akin to the Chautau-
qua idea Of systematic home study for
the preparation Of candidates for the
ministry who could not attend our di-
vinity schools. There were positions
which such men could fill. 1t was a
mistaken idea that formal theological
course at our divinity schools was an
absolute necessity. Some system might
be devised to give US an increase of the
ministry by educating young men at
home when they are debarred by cir
cumstances from enjoying the instruc-
ton of the regular theological schools.
DIR. Atwood responded that the faculty
of the divinity schools were in constant
correspondence with young men in all
parts Of the country and were practi-
cally doing the work suggested by DR..
Dodge. Rev. l.. H. Squires, of Michi-
gan, and Rev. j. W. Henley followed
the latter making plea for more SYM
pathy among ministers for each other
and their respective work. DR.. Sawyer
thought that perhaps our parishes were
too fastidious, and that our young men
should be moro particular in preaching
in the country than in the city, for in
the country the people did more solid
thinking. This was in response to the
suggestion of DR.. Dodge, that young
men who were educated in the manner
he proposed would be fit for service on
the frontier, or the "edgeso of the
country. The discussion was continued
by Rev. Mr.. Start, and Hon. Mr..
Humphrey. DIR. Cant well spoke of the
need which exists for ministers who
could take charge Of the country par
ishes able to pay only six or seven hun
dred dollars year. J. d. W. Joy also
addressed the Convention. The discus
sion resulted in the amendment of that
paragraph of the report under considera-
ton so as to include the reference of
DIR. Dodge's suggestion to the Board of
Trustees.
Paragraphs 5, 6 and adopted with
out debate. Under paragraph Mr.. G.
Rolston Ayers (Philadelphia) and Rev.
F. A. Bisbee addressed the Convention
on the subject of Sunday collections,
the favorite Philadelphia plan for in
crease of church revenue. When the
9th paragraph was reached, Rev. @. III.
Shinn, of Maine, addressed the Conven-
ton in favor of raising large amount
of money for missionary purposes. Mr..
Caverly did not believe in any change
of method. Let us work the methods
we have and good will result.
The next paragraphs were adopted
without debate, and then the report as
a whole was adopted.
REPORT ON NOMINATIONS.
The Committee on Nominations
through Rev. DR.. Almon Gunnison re-
ported, and the report was adopted
without change or amendment
President FL. W. Parker, New
Hampshire.
Vice President IL Rev. J. s. Cantwell,
D. D., Illinois,
Secretary.-Rev. G. L. Demarest,
New Hampshire.
Treasurer. Stevenson Taylor, New
York.
Trustees.-E. H. Capen, George G.
Thomas, E. G. Sweetser, d. D.; Lyman
Rockford, E. H. Cole.
Preacher of Occasional Sermon
Rev. G. Fl. Eaton, d. D., New York.
Place of Meeting in 1SSS.-Chicago,
Ill.
Committee on Resolutions reported
through Rev. DR.. Capen, chairman.
These resolutions will appear hereafter,
our columns this week not being am
pie for our needs. The resolutions de-
clared that total abstinence from intOx-
icating liquors was the only safe and
correct practice for individuals, and
that the Universalist church gives its
support to every legitimate effort for the
suppression of the liquor saloon. Reso-
lutions were also adopted declaring that
the Convention set its face against any
and all attempts, by legislation or 9th
erwise, to deseerate the Sabbath by
opening saloons or places Of amuse-
ment; and that it would denounee any
effort which might be made to disturb
the public school system for sectarlan
purposes.
Recognition of Memorial from Scotland.
Rev. DIR. Ryder, of Illinois, re-
ported form of letter to be addressed